Land vehicles: bodies and tops – Tops – Load cover
Patent
1998-04-24
2000-03-28
Hoge, Gary C.
Land vehicles: bodies and tops
Tops
Load cover
B60P 702
Patent
active
060421738
ABSTRACT:
A tonneau cover for a pickup truck is provided with a generally rigid panel structure composed of a sheet of polystyrene foam, between two relatively thin sheets of a generally rigid fiberglass or other composite material. A sheet of padding material and a sheet of protective plastic or vinyl, are disposed on one of the two rigid sheets. A side bracket is secured to each side of the layered sheet panel structure. Each side bracket includes a generally "C"-shaped channel for receiving an edge of the panel structure. Each side bracket also defines a generally "L"-shaped bracket portion for receiving and securing, by snap-fit engagement, a side molding piece. A corner bracket is secured to each of two perpendicular side brackets at each corner of the panel structure. The corner bracket includes a receptacle for receiving and securing a corner molding piece thereto. Latches and struts secure the cover to the interior surfaces of the truck side walls, such that no latches or other attaching mechanisms are visible from the exterior of the truck. The cover does not attach to or interfere with the operation of the truck tailgate, such that the tailgate may be opened or closed, while the cover is in a closed position on the truck bed. A hinge is provided for moving the cover between closed and open positions. A sealing system, including side ledges and sealing pieces, is also provided for sealing the bed against environmental elements.
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Covercraft Industries, Inc.
Hoge Gary C.
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